Let’s find love, peace and trust in the journey with mindfulness—through meditation, yoga, affirmations, art, nature, and knowleadge—discover the inner power of the mind, body and heart connection—our thoughts, actions and feelings shape the reality we experience.
A beautiful picture book of a mindful pregnancy and natural birth, told by a little girl, based on her family’s journey. It’s made to answer the curiosity of a little one who sees Mommy’s body and daily routine change throughout pregnancy, all the way to the birth of her little sibling in their safest place. Using simple words and beautiful illustrations, this book allows little-future-big-ones and their parents to enjoy it together while waiting for the baby to come out of Mommy’s belly.
Let’s align and nourish the mind, body, and heart with love, peace, and trust in the journey of welcoming a little one.
“I and my grandchildren love your book so dearly! I love your vision and heart.”
-Robin Lim, a fierce advocate for human rights in childbirth, midwife, teacher, speaker, founder of the Bumi Sehat Foundation, CNN Hero, and author of Placenta: The Forgotten Chakra.
“A very worthwhile project and certainly very much needed. You are an excellent illustrator.”
-Laura Kaplan Shanley, an author of Unassisted Childbirth, freelance writer, speaker, childbirth consultant, and widely recognized as one of the leading voices in the natural birth movement.
8 Reasons I’m Making This Picture Book
After the birth of my first child in a maternity hospital, I was left with a quiet ache—questions I couldn’t answer, a feeling that something was missing. So when I became pregnant again, my husband and I chose a different path. We began learning about childbirth deeply, side by side, as a team. The more we learned, the more our confidence grew. Then we chose our safest place on Earth to give birth—our home—where I feel more relaxed, supported, and loved. And as I prepared for that day, I wanted my eldest daughter to understand what was coming—to including her to the journey and to prepare her to be ready for her new role as a big sister. I searched for a picture book about mindful pregnancy and natural birth for children, but I couldn’t find one that aligned with what I was looking for. And so, this book began as a seed in my heart.
Our second baby was born peacefully at home, I became more sensitive to my inner voice, follow my intuition to begin a journey of self-discovery. I realized that our subconscious mind, shaped by past experiences, especially in childhood, plays a huge role in how we see and live life. According to studies in neuroscience, 95% of our actions and decisions come from our subconscious mind. So, I decided to become more conscious of my unconscious mind. The more I became aware of my thoughts, actions, and feelings, the more clarity I gained about the reasons behind what I once saw only on the surface. I’ve learned to look and question deeper—to listen beyond words and see beneath the surface. And with that, rather than simply react, now I learn to pause, breath, reflect and respond conciously with love, peace and trust.
Science now confirms what many have always felt: the mind, body, and heart are deeply connected. And when it comes to birth, most of us carry stories filled with fear—stories passed down through films, television, and the voices around us. Stories that say birth is painful, dangerous, even traumatic. But that’s not the only truth. There are also many stories of birth that are calm, gentle, and filled with joy. They exist—but are rarely shown. What makes the difference is the mind, body, and heart of the birthing person at the moment, how her subconscious mind has been programmed, and the environment that surrounds her. I believe the world needs more positive birth stories—especially for our children, so they grow up believing that birth is beautiful, natural, and even magical—something that can powerfully shape their own birthing experiences later in life, if they choose to have one.
This book is my contribution—a way to bring one of those quiet light, the gentle truths shining into the world. Through my passion for drawing, writing, and the wonder in children’s eyes, I hope this story helps families remember what’s possible. That birth can be gentle and beautiful. That our minds, bodies and hearts are powerful. That Nature is truly wonderful. That the stories we tell matter. And sometimes, the most meaningful change begins with a book—nourishing the mind, opening the eyes, and filling the heart with love, peace, and trust in the journey, that allows the soul to heal and grow, so a family can live together to thrive, not just to survive.
Hello! I am Fransisca Edwina, the creator of Baby Comes Out of Mommy’s Belly. I’m a wife, artist, mother, and artist who has walked through two very different births and emerged on the other side with an open eye, clarity, and a deeper faith. This journey has ignited my passion for mindful and conscious living. When my husband and I decided to give birth to our second baby at home, we prepared with intention. While I was looking for a children’s book for my eldest daughter to read to her as part of her mindful preparation, I realized I wanted the story to have deeper content that would nourish her subconscious mind about pregnancy and birth. This sparked the journey of creating a book to provide just that. I’m so excited for it to become part of your family’s journey.
As we walk this journey of pregnancy and birth, we’ve felt a consistent call to give intentional emotional support and encouragement to our daughter, Gigi, preparing her mindfully so she feels included by involving her in the journey of our growing family. This calling has only grown stronger after my second birth experience, naturally, freely and simply at home. I feel driven to share this experience with families who are on their own journey, to help them remember what’s possible. Baby Comes Out of Mommy’s Belly was created to answer that call. We hope this book blesses your family as you begin the magical journey of welcoming your little one.
